Senior Information Systems​/Business Analyst

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Posting Number: STA
00008PO26

Job Family:
Information Technology

Job Function: IT Business Systems Analysis

USC Market

Title:

IT Business Analyst

Job Level: P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):
Senior Information Systems/Business Analyst

Campus:
Columbia

Work County:
Richland

College/Division:
Enrollment Management

Department: EM Financial Aid and Scholarships

State Pay Band: 8

Approved Starting Salary: $79,302

Advertised Salary Range: $79,302 - $99,127

Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis: 12 months

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four‑year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

As part of the OSFAS Banner implementation and management team, this position is responsible for the functional design, development, testing and implementation of the Banner Financial Aid module. Plans and directs the analysis, testing, design and implementation of all aid‑related releases, patches and upgrades. Coordinates with users in developing new business process resulting from releases, patches, and upgrades. Directs the preparation of systems documentation and user manuals.

Coordinates system development with internal and external developers. Reports to management on the status of the Banner Financial Aid module. Performs configuration changes needed for aid processing cycles. Represents the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships on identity management issues.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field and 3 or more years of job‑related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job‑related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Experience working with the Banner Higher Education suite of software products, in planning, configuration and testing of releases, patches and upgrades.

• Knowledge of computer system analysis, design, testing, debugging and maintenance techniques.
• Experience with or ability to work with a third‑party higher education software system.
• Ability to read and understand vendor release guides and translate those guides into business process design, enhancements or modifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Plans, directs and performs the functional analysis, testing, design and implementation of all aid‑related Banner releases, patches and upgrades. Performs configuration changes needed for aid processing cycles. Monitors the Ellucian product calendar and notification platforms for new releases, patches and upgrades, and provides information to the Banner Team in a timely manner to allow successful planning and preparation.
  Percentage of Time: 30%
• Serves as the point‑of‑contact for campus Financial Aid offices to assist with identification and resolution of Banner problems, and questions about testing.
  Percentage of Time: 30%
• Coordinates with users in developing new business processes…